Porsche 356

The 356 was a sports car marketed by Porsche in the fifties and sixties. It came in both a coupe and convertible. Its engine was a modified Volkswagen Beetle engine and had up to two liters. The 356 competed in grand tourer racing. It was succeeded by the Porsche 911. A more powerful Super edition was also offered. A Continental edition was offered, but after Ford filed suit the name was dropped. Disc brakes were introduced on the third generation in 1962. The 356 was successful in endurance and rally racing.